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Macarism

We all face our share of problems in life, and failures are never easy to deal with. As we grow, accepting failures becomes more difficult. Some where involuntarily Life becomes more of 'ME'. My career, my goals, my achievements, my husband, my children, my ......

Yes I agree, whether we like it or not, life tends to become Self- centric !

During my dark phase, when I had nothing to smile about my own life, I still was able to feel joy and happiness inside me all because of my Macarism. It's easy to feel resentment towards people, who are enjoying what you desire the most. At times it's even easier for us to become sadists ( tendency to derive pleasure from other persons sadness, pain or humiliation).

But instead if we practice macarism, the world seems like a happy place !

Macarismis the act of taking pleasure in other persons joy, achievements and happiness. It's a good word. When we look around we see macarists everywhere.

I admit I don't practise Macarism every time, I do feel jealous at times but its rare, infact very rare. When I see someone's success, I won't ignore the hard work and efforts behind it.

Some people can and do fake macarism. Beware !

I think one needs to try to balance macarism though. I know people who take so much joy in seeing other people be happy that they can forget to celebrate their own happiness. In other words, they become reliant on others as a source of joy. This is dangerous.

Speaking of macarism, I am overwhelmed to the point of speechlessness at all the recent good-willingness of people who read my blog, drop in comments sharing their own experiences and take part in celebrating my joy's as their own!

Hello, Stopping by from AtoZ. I think most of us need a little more macarism in our lives, we need to practice more of it. However, I do agree it does need balance. Once I made the mistake of relying on another for my main source of happiness. It was dangerous and I don't ever want to go back to that point again! Great post!

How come I never heard this word before! It is so rare! Feeling happy for others only happens when you completely believe that their success/failure/happiness/sadness has nothing to do with yours. It is not the first thought that strikes, but ultimately if you train your mind, it does make a difference.

what you said is told in shree geeta. It is told there that for your mental improvement you must remain unaffected( Anashakti)to happenings centering you. But how that is possible for an ordinary man. So It is advised to do so you divert your own happiness and sadness to become involved, affected with others happiness and sorrow.I don't think you read sree Geeta at your age, but how lucky and how powerful is your soul. It is able to feel those great teachings of life from the core of your heart without reading it.

Pradip, I have read few chapters of Bhagwat Geeta but not yet read about macarism. Thank you so very much for your kind words of appreciation, I must admit honestly I don't truly deserve it but I am very happy to read your comment !

Thank you for this post, for macarisme is a new concept to me. i think it has something to do with being interested in other people's lives and it must be the opposite of envy and jealousy. I learned a new thing today!

The comment box is intended to practice macarism expressing our happiness or admiration for the post where deserved..The happiness should be genuine as you have pointed out.I learnt this new word today thanks to you.

Macarism sounds like a wonderful concept, though I have never come across the word. (Wikipedia, here I come!) I certainly try to take pleasure in the accomplishments of others, as I hope others take pleasure in mine.

Exactly my thought, Ananya and you've expressed macarism in a very beautiful way. I'm going through crisis right now like many in the world and we need to practice macarism to spread joy n happiness. Positivism breeds positivism.

It's all about the concept that you get back what you willingly give, though not necessarily in the same form and from the same quarters . You give love, you share someone's joy and feel happy for someone else's success, and the cosmic waves turn those good deeds in your favour, mostly when you need them the most !!!

Macarism is a good word to write about. . . And, Ananya you really wrote well. Loved it.But one thing, i have travelled around the world and seen and met various ppl, unfortunetly i never found one Macarist in my life....shabab khan